The Spirit of London

A facsimile of the B.T. Batsford book originally published in 1935, written by Austrian-turned-proud Londoner Paul Cohen-Portheim (1880-1932) to capture the atmosphere and spirit of the city. A fascinating snapshot, with over 140 black and white photographs, of 1930s London. Ranging across London's parks, night life, traditions, restaurants and Londoners themselves, offering a charming insight into our attitudes to urban life before the Second World War. With a memorable jacket design by Brian Cook, who worked at Batsford from 1928 to 1950.

Hardback, 116 pages, 144 black & white photographs.8 ½" x 5 ½" wide.

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